Commercial Services Project Manager/ Estimator

Codaray Construction; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company truck

Fuel card

Life insurance

Job summary

Codaray Construction in Ridgeland, MS is seeking a Commercial Services Project Manager / Estimator to own projects from takeoff through closeout.

This full-time role blends project management and estimating, covering bidding to execution with senior oversight. A candidate with 1–3 years PM and estimating experience and a Construction Management degree or equivalent is ideal.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in both project management and estimating.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret construction documents across CSI divisions.
• Ability to lead team members in a positive manner.
• Self-motivated with ownership of numbers and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through closeout with oversight.
• Run subcontractor buyout, pricing, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Own submittals, RFIs, procurement, and long-lead items scheduling.
• Prepare owner pay apps, manage costs, and provide monthly projections.
• Negotiate and process change orders with subs and owners.
• Lead meetings and drive action items to resolution.
• Build and maintain project schedule with the superintendent.
• Deliver complete closeout packages and warranties.
• Prepare estimates from drawings and specs across CSI divisions.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing and manage bid invitations.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Codaray Construction is looking for a Commercial Services Project Manager / Estimator to join our Ridgeland team - someone who wants to own projects from the first takeoff through final closeout, not just hand off work at the finish line. At Codaray, we build more than buildings - we build trust, people, and peace of mind. Our values guide everything: integrity, passion, unity, sustainability, and humility. We're hands-on from conception through completion, and we're proud to be recognized as one of the best places to work.

This is a single, full-time position covering both project management and estimating.

What You'll Do

Project Manager

• Manage your own projects from preconstruction through closeout, with senior oversight and review
• Run subcontractor buyout — review scopes, negotiate pricing, and issue subcontracts and purchase orders
• Own the submittal, RFI, and procurement process, and keep long-lead items ahead of the schedule
• Prepare owner pay applications, manage project costs, and produce monthly financial projections
• Negotiate, price, and process change orders with subcontractors and owners
• Lead owner/architect/contractor meetings and drive action items to resolution
• Build and maintain the project schedule with the superintendent, and address slippage early
• Deliver complete closeout packages — closeout documents, O&M manuals, and warranties
• Prepare your own estimates — quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications across CSI divisions
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor pricing, and build and own your bid invitation lists
• Level sub quotes, close scope gaps and overlaps, and prepare scope comparison sheets
• Assemble lump sum bids, GMP proposals, and conceptual budgets on incomplete documents
• Run your bids on bid day — organize quotes and close out the bid form, with a senior estimator reviewing the final number
• Conduct pre-bid site visits and document existing conditions
• Submit proposals to owners for negotiated work and work through the negotiation process
• Turn over your successful bids to operations with a clean estimate and buyout plan

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in both project management and estimating is preferred, but we can teach estimating at this scale
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret construction documents across CSI divisions
• Ability to lead team members in an effective yet positive manner
• Self-motivated, with the ability to adapt to assigned tasks and take ownership of your numbers and schedule
• Valid driver's license with a favorable driving record
• Competitive base salary with bonus opportunity
• Exceptional health benefits — medical, dental, vision, cancer, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) match up to 5%
• Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs
• Company truck/allowance and fuel card
• Paid time off and 9 company holidays
• Employee referral bonus program
• Virtual and in-person company gatherings
• Continuing education

Equal Opportunity Employer

Codaray is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.